Chocolate cake vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chocolate cake and asparagus
- Chocolate cake has more choline, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12; however, asparagus is richer in vitamin A, iron, and folate.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 27% more.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Asparagus, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +103.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +417.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +702.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +92.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12483.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1276.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +210.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +282% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5422% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 35% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.04g | 25% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 0.12g | 23% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 16mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 20kcal | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.05g | 18% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 3.88g | 17% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 2.3µg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0g | 15% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 52mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 2.14mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 52µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 2.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.091mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 24mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.189mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.1g | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 202mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 0.978mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.274mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.104mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.